On March 12, 2024, Trina Ward Fontaine, the Director of the Mt. Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, delivered an insightful presentation about the impactful work her organization is accomplishing. She shared the following key insights with us.
On March 12, 2024, Trina Ward Fontaine, the Director of the Mt. Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, delivered an insightful presentation about the impactful work her organization is accomplishing. She shared the following key insights with us.For over thirty years, the Mount Kisco Food Pantry has been a beacon of support, offering fresh and nutritious food to those in need within the community. The pantry proudly operates a "Choice Food Pantry" program weekly, accessible to individuals from 21 different communities in Northern Westchester.
In the year 2023, the pantry achieved remarkable milestones:
- The pantry experienced 102,000 patron visits, which has impressively more than doubled since 2019.
- Weekly, the pantry supports an average of 630 households, translating to roughly 1,900 individuals. This number represents a significant 31% increase from the previous year, setting a new record for the pantry.
- The pantry distributed a staggering 830,000 pounds of food, sufficient to prepare approximately 1.38 million meals.
- The pantry's operations were bolstered by the generosity of over 475 volunteers, who collectively contributed around 8,800 hours of their time.
The Mt. Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry is deeply committed to enhancing the health and welfare of the Northern Westchester community. This commitment is manifested through providing nutritious weekly food supplies alongside a range of complementary educational and supportive services aimed at assisting those in need. The pantry collaborates closely with community and congregational partners to ensure its services are delivered to all clients with the utmost dignity and respect.
To learn more about the vital work and contributions of the Mt. Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, please visit their website at https://www.mountkiscofoodpantry.org/.
We at the Bedford-Armonk Rotary are wholeheartedly committed to supporting remarkable organizations like the Pantry. We pledge our continued support through both financial contributions and the dedication of volunteer hours, reinforcing our commitment to serving and uplifting our community.